Cyprus 1 Carzia - Francesco Verniero, 1554 – 1556
Information
Country
Cyprus
Cyprus
Currency
Bisante
(1489 – 1570)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Carzia - Francesco Verniero
Year
1554 – 1556
Ruler
Francesco Venier
(1554–1556)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.46
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Carzia - Francesco Verniero from Cyprus. Issued from 1554 to 1556. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.46 g.
- Obverse
- Cross pattee in the middle with a lozenge in each quarter and all in a solid ring. Isncription around it.
- Reverse
- Rampant lion of Cyprus faing left in a solid ring. Isncription around it.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1554-1556) | — |
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